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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Leroy throws a wild body kick that Waters sees coming a mile off.
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leroy scores with a jab. Waters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Waters's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leroy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Waters scrambles back to his feet.
Leroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leroy throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Waters counters by clinching up.
Leroy is trying to push Waters away but Waters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Waters jumps guard and drags Leroy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leroy is one step ahead there.
Waters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Waters has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Leroy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Leroy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Waters takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Waters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Waters pulls Leroy into guard.
Leroy stopping the sweep attempt from Waters.#ES#
Waters pushes Leroy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Leroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Leroy tries to clinch there but Waters circles away.
Waters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leroy sprawls and moves away.
Leroy throws a body punch but Waters moves out of range.
Waters swats away the attempt to clinch by Leroy.
Leroy lands a head kick!
#ROC2#
Waters is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Michale Waters has been cut.
Leroy lands a big right hook! Waters looks hurt but is still standing! Leroy lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Waters falls down and Leroy dives in with a huge hammer fist! Waters's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Leroy runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaiden Leroy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Leroy has Waters up against the cage in a clinch.
Leroy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Waters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leroy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Waters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leroy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Waters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leroy smiles and moves away.
Leroy goes for a small jab and connects. Now Leroy goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Waters stumbles back but Leroy runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Waters to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Waters will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Didier Leroy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Boii throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Waters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boii won't be happy with that.
Boii tries to bench press Waters off him but Waters keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Waters decides to stand back up.
Boii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Waters circles away.
Boii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Michale Waters has been cut.
Boii throws a sloppy head kick and Waters moves out of range easily. #CL#
Boii tries to keep at a distance but Waters has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Boii as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Boii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waters moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Boii tries to bum rush Waters with a series of wild strikes but Waters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waters tries to counter by clinching up but Boii breaks away and moves out of range.
Waters blocks a head kick by Boii.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Boii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boii throws a right hand that Waters ducks under and follows up with a left that Waters also avoids with ease.
Waters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boii sprawls and moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Waters is looking to control Boii's arms but Boii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Waters has his back to the cage.
Waters takes an elbow to the temple.
Boii lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Boii manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Waters blocks it with crossed arms.
Waters is trying to break the clinch but Boii has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Waters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boii misses with a combination
#TD#
and Waters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Waters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick by Boii misses #CL#
and Waters counters by moving into the clinch.
Waters fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Waters jumps guard and drags Boii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Waters keeping moving, preventing Boii from controlling successfully.
Boii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Waters could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boii won't allow Waters to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Waters is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Boii looks winded!
Waters won't allow Boii to sweep him here.
Waters throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Waters stands and steps away. Boii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Waters misses.
Boii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4##CL2#
Boii has closed the distance and engaged Waters in a clinch.
#TD#
Waters jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters looking for a sweep. Not yet Waters, not yet.
Boii postures up.
Boii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Waters wants to stand and escape but Boii is having none of it.
Waters wants to sweep but no luck.
Waters wants to stand but Boii is controlling the position.
Waters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boii preventing the sweep.
Waters keeping moving, preventing Boii from controlling successfully.
Waters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michale Waters will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michale Waters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boii slaps away a takedown attempt from Waters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boii connects with a high kick.
Boii throws a series of punches but Waters avoids them all with ease.
Boii is looking to clinch but Waters is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Waters is rocked!
Michale Waters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waters is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Boii just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Waters has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Boii!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ziad rushes Waters and presses him up against the cage.
Waters wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waters wants to get back to striking at distance but Ziad won't allow it.
Ziad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Waters jumps guard but Ziad stands there with Waters around his waist. Waters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Waters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ziad.
Good body shot from Ziad.
Ziad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Waters pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Waters moves into range and clinches up with Ziad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Waters pulls guard effortlessly.
Ziad stays in close to Waters's body and controls the position.
Waters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziad is one step ahead there. #T1#
Waters throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Waters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziad is one step ahead there.
Waters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ziad stopping the sweep attempt from Waters.
Ziad is stalling in the full guard.
Ziad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waters is keeping the position for now.
Ziad is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ziad passes into half guard.
Waters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Waters tries to roll over but Ziad keeps him under control.
Ziad is looking to take a break and control but Waters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waters misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ziad is pressing down on Waters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waters is holding on for now.
Waters gets full guard.
Waters controlling Ziad's posture.
Waters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Waters being controlled here, momentarily.
Ziad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Waters could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Waters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Waters wants to stand and escape but Ziad is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ziad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ziad trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Ziad.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Ziad breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Waters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ziad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Ziad pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziad is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ziad looking to pass the guard.
Ziad preventing the sweep.
Ziad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Waters's head.
Waters striking off his back but it's not causing Ziad any problems.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters wants to sweep but no luck.
Waters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ziad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Ziad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ziad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Waters but Waters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Waters feinted with a counter takedown.
Con Ziad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ziad is trying to drag Waters to the mat but Waters just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Waters pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziad is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Waters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ziad manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ziad trying to keep a closed guard but Waters is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ziad holds on and takes a little breather.
Ziad trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Waters has gone for a leg lock! Ziad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Waters's guard.#REVB#
Waters looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Ziad slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Ziad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Waters wants to get back to full guard.
Ziad stalling.
Con Ziad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ziad passes to side control.
Waters is trying to control Ziad's posture but Ziad avoids it. #SU2#
Ziad decides to stand up, so the ref orders Waters to his feet.
Ziad throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Waters stuffs the takedown attempt from Ziad. Ziad gets slowly back to his feet.
Waters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Michale Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Ziad.
Waters walks into a straight right hand from Ziad.#CL#
Waters clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Waters pulls Ziad into guard.
Ziad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Waters looking for a sweep. Not yet Waters, not yet. #SUB2#
Ziad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ziad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Waters being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Waters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Waters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ziad is stalling in the full guard.
Ziad wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ziad shoots in for a takedown but Waters shows good takedown defense.
Waters is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Con Ziad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ziad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waters is looking to counter the offense by Ziad and move into the clinch.
Ziad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Waters's waist but Waters gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ziad off to one side.
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ziad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Michale Waters has been cut.
Ziad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters tries to clinch but Ziad moves out of range. #CL2#
Ziad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waters, pushing him back against the cage.
Waters tries to pull guard but Ziad won't allow it.
Waters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Ziad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Waters is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ziad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Waters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michale Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ziad walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Ziad clinches with his opponent.
Waters fails to pull guard.
Ziad can't get the takedown.
Waters tries to pull guard but Ziad holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waters wants to break free but Ziad has control.
Ziad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Ziad jumps guard and drags Waters to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ziad controlling Waters's posture. #T2##SUB#
Waters has gone for a leg lock! Ziad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Waters's guard.#REVB#
Ziad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Waters is looking to sweep but instead, Ziad has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Waters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Waters wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Waters manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ziad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Waters is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ziad is keeping busy.
Ziad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Waters is defending well.
Ziad lands a body punch. #BC2#
Ziad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Ziad misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Waters moves into the clinch.#TD#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ziad preventing the sweep.
Waters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ziad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ziad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Waters keeping moving, preventing Ziad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ziad drops back looking for a leg! Waters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Waters manages to kick Ziad off! Ziad jumps back into Waters's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ziad is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Con Ziad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ziad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Con Ziad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Waters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popadyuk. #TD2#
Popadyuk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Waters tries to bench press Popadyuk off him but Popadyuk keeps the position.
Waters can't do much from the bottom here.
Waters pushes Popadyuk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Popadyuk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popadyuk taking a breather here.
Waters manages to work his way to half guard, despite Popadyuk's best efforts.
Popadyuk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Popadyuk is trying for a kimura here. Waters looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Popadyuk wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Popadyuk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Van Dusch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Van Dusch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Van Dusch prevents Waters from improving his position.
Van Dusch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES#
Waters kicks off Van Dusch and gets to his feet.
A punch combination from Van Dusch misses.
Waters is looking to counter the offense by Van Dusch and move into the clinch.
Waters tries to clinch up but Van Dusch circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Dusch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Waters is looking to counter the offense by Van Dusch and move into the clinch.
Van Dusch scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Van Dusch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waters doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Dusch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waters tries to avoid it but Van Dusch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waters to the ground. Waters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Waters tries to clinch up.
Van Dusch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Waters tries to clinch but Van Dusch moves out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Dusch .
Van Dusch working the ground and pound.
Van Dusch scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Waters is looking to reverse the position.
Van Dusch wants to control but Waters is keeping him busy.
Waters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Dusch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Dusch is looking to take a break and control but Waters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Dusch working the ground and pound.
Waters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Dusch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Van Dusch is trying to get an arm triangle but Waters is defending well.
Waters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Dusch looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!#T3##SUB2#
Van Dusch tries for a kimura but Waters is defending well.
Waters looks to move to half guard but instead Van Dusch has passed into mount! Damn!
Waters wants to control but Van Dusch is having none of it.
Waters is in a horrible position here. Van Dusch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Waters is trying to stand up.
Waters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Waters trying to control but Van Dusch postures up.
Van Dusch is trying to control. Waters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Van Dusch stops Waters from getting back to his feet.
Waters could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Waters wants to control the action here but instead Van Dusch manages to pass to full mount!
Waters manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Waters is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Van Dusch has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Waters is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Robin Van Dusch !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Grietje looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Waters has Grietje up against the cage in a clinch.
Waters displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grietje up against the cage.
Grietje is trying to break the clinch but Waters has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Waters pulls guard effortlessly.
Waters trying to control the position here.
Waters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Waters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grietje's guard. #REVR##T1##SU#
Waters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Waters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grietje, pushing him back against the cage.
Grietje drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grietje has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Grietje's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Waters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grietje.
#TD#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Waters is pulling down on Grietje's head to control his posture. #ES#
Waters kicks Grietje off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Grietje shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Waters pinned against the cage. Waters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Grietje tries to get set, Waters tries to push him back and clinch up but Grietje manages to avoid the attempt.
Michale Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Grietje.
A punch combination from Grietje misses.
Waters tries to counter by clinching up but Grietje breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Waters has Grietje up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Grietje breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grietje will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grietje falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Waters counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grietje! #T3#
Grietje trying his best to control but Waters has mounted him.#SUB#
Waters working for a submission but Grietje is keeping him at bay. #SU#
Waters stands up from mount. Strange move.
Grietje swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Waters counters by clinching up.
Grietje tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position. #TD#
Waters jumps guard.
#ES#
Waters manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Waters breaks from the clinch.
Grietje pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Waters back to the cage. Grietje follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grietje shoots in for a takedown but Waters shows good takedown defense.
As Grietje tries to get set, Waters tries to push him back and clinch up but Grietje manages to avoid the attempt.
Grietje looks winded!
Waters blocks a head kick by Grietje.
Waters is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grietje is defended easily by Waters.
Waters tries to counter by clinching up but Grietje breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Waters scores with a takedown into Grietje's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michale Waters dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Waters takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grietje looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grietje scores with a jab.
Grietje throws a right hand that Waters ducks under and follows up with a left that Waters also avoids with ease.
Waters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grietje.
Waters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Waters pushes Grietje up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Waters jumps guard.
#ES#
Waters pushes Grietje off and scrambles back to his feet.
Grietje throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Grietje.
Waters is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grietje.
Grietje swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Waters holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Waters successfully pulls guard.
Grietje really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grietje stopping the sweep attempt from Waters.
Waters pulls Grietje in close to prevent any damage.
Waters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Waters stands up and beckons Grietje to join him on the feet.
Grietje tries a head kick but it misses.
Waters is looking to counter the offense by Grietje and move into the clinch.#CL#
Waters pushes Grietje up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Waters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grietje throws out the jab. #CL#
Waters rushes Grietje and presses him up against the cage.
Grietje looking for a takedown. #TD#
Waters gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SU#
Waters decides to return to a standing position.
Grietje is breathing heavily.#T3#
Grietje swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Waters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grietje is wriggling around but Waters manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Waters wants to work for an arm triangle but Grietje is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Waters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grietje doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Waters. #SU#
Waters stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
Waters keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Waters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Waters rushes Grietje and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Waters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Waters stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Waters displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grietje up against the cage.#TD#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Waters is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michale Waters dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Grietje. That's going to slow Waters down.
Grietje moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grietje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grietje throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Waters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Grietje has an active guard here but Waters has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SU#
Waters gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Grietje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Waters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grietje, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Waters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Waters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Waters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SU#
Waters stands and steps away. Grietje gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Waters keeps the fight on the outside.
Waters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grietje can do to turn this around?
Waters avoids the head kick by Grietje.
Hans Grietje seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waters avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Waters has Grietje up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Waters tries to pull guard but Grietje holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
Waters has Grietje pressed against the cage, preventing Grietje from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grietje can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Waters breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Waters moves into the clinch.
Waters tries to pull guard but Grietje holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
Grietje can't break the clinch.
Grietje wants to break the clinch but can't.
Waters is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Waters gets control of Grietje's arms and successfully pulls guard. Waters will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Waters wants to sweep here but Grietje controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Waters has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grietje is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Waters successfully pulls guard.
Waters wants to sweep but no luck.
Waters keeping moving, preventing Grietje from controlling successfully.
Waters has a closed guard, preventing Grietje from standing up. #ES#
Waters uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Waters could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grietje misses with a series of wild punches.
Waters wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michale Waters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Waters, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michale Waters!
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